French bishops launch prayer novena ahead of key ‘assisted-dying’ vote June 23, 2026By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The bishops of France are urging the faithful to take part in a prayer novena that began June 21, as lawmakers move closer to a pivotal vote on legislation that could permanently legalize “assisted dying” in the country.
Bishops mark ‘sobering anniversary’ of Canada euthanasia law, call faithful to action June 18, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The Catholic bishops of Canada asked the Catholic faithful and all people of goodwill “to voice renewed concern” about the country’s Medical Assistance in Dying law, now in place for a decade.
Pope Leo XIV calls defense of life the measure of a nation’s moral greatness in landmark parliament speech June 8, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Vatican, World News In a sweeping address to the Spanish parliament, Pope Leo XIV delivered a forceful defense of the dignity of every human life, declaring that its protection is not a partisan issue but “a goal of civilization,” while addressing the issues of abortion, migration, freedom of conscience, the seal of confession and the Church’s role in public life.
Lawmakers back US bishops’ bid to block abortion from pregnant worker protection rules May 28, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Fifty members of Congress offered their support to a lawsuit by the U.S. Catholic bishops’ conference and other Catholic organizations seeking to block a federal agency from enforcing an abortion provision within a set of federal regulations meant to add workplace protections for pregnant workers.
The reality of the abortion pill May 21, 2026By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Respect Life This is the reality of a successful abortion: It always ends at least one life. And when we know that, perhaps we can also see that abortion demands a response. This is why thousands of pregnancy centers nationwide provide free services to pregnant and parenting women in need.
Lawsuit continues to challenge Biden-era regulation adding abortion to pregnant worker protections May 19, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News A group of Catholic ministries asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit May 18 to block a federal agency from enforcing an abortion provision in regulations meant to add workplace protections for pregnant workers.
Supreme Court leaves in place mail-order distribution of mifepristone during legal challenge May 15, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Supreme Court, World News The U.S. Supreme Court on May 14 blocked an appeals court ruling that sought to pause a federal policy permitting mifepristone, sometimes called the abortion pill, to be dispensed through the mail.
New Senate bill aims to protect privacy for charitable donors following pregnancy center case May 15, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News A bill reintroduced in the Senate May 14 would increase penalties for the unlawful disclosure of data identifying donors who contribute to nonprofit organizations, its authors said.
Makary out as FDA commissioner after tumultuous tenure, pro-life criticism May 12, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News President Donald Trump on May 12 confirmed that Marty Makary, the embattled FDA commissioner criticized by pro-life advocates and others, will depart from his post.
As Planned Parenthood defunding nears expiration, USCCB pro-life chair backs bill to block funds May 12, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Ahead of the July 4 expiration of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act provision that eliminated Medicaid funds to health providers who also perform abortions, the U.S. bishops’ pro-life chairman expressed support for legislation that would block federal Title X family-planning grants and funds from going to those entities.
‘Congratulations!’ What moms want to hear in facing challenging or unexpected pregnancies May 10, 2026By Molly Sheahan OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary, Marriage & Family Life, Respect Life Jess Echeverry knows how it feels to face pregnancy and motherhood alone. She experienced trauma, homelessness and three unexpected pregnancies before age 22.
Supreme Court hits brakes on court ruling that blocked abortion pill distribution by mail May 4, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The U.S. Supreme Court on May 4 temporarily blocked an appeals court ruling that sought to pause a federal policy permitting mifepristone, sometimes called the abortion pill, to be dispensed through the mail.
